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According to authorities, Operation SafeNet was a five-day operation ending early Monday with the arrests of those accused of soliciting children between the ages of 11 and 14.

"All believed they would meet young children, or adults who would allow their children to engage in inappropriate and unlawful sexual acts, but instead they met us," said Chief Deputy Dennis Lemma.

During the sting, the men, between the ages of 19 and 51, would show up at the arranged location and would immediately be arrested.

"He showed up after his shift ended, still in uniform, still with the pizza delivery sign illuminated on the top of his car," said Lemma. "He told her he would bring condoms and he cautioned her to not tell anyone about the sexual activity they were about ready to have."

Investigators said one man showed up after celebrating his anniversary with his wife.

Authorities said parents need to know who their children are communicating with online.

"Parents can couch it in terms they are comfortable with, but they definitely need to have the talk," said Sgt. Mike Cannaday.

No children were actually involved in any instances, whether online, or in follow-up conversations on the phone. The suspects were always talking with police.